• active family travel - family

    Family Memories – Preserve Them in a Unique Way

    September 14, 2016 - By 

    Family memories are something we usually preserve with tons of photos. Whether they’re action or candid shots at a party or family portraits, we document our lives with photos. But very often they stay on our phones, our Facebook or Instagram feeds. But what if we could take our photographed family memories and do something really unique with them? Actually, with Canvas N Decor you can. Family Memories in a Memorable Way My family loves to travel. For us travel is one of the greatest ways to make and build shared memories. We take a lot of pictures when we…

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    The 2016 Holiday Gift Guide #TMMGG16

    September 14, 2016 - By 

    It was the first of September when I got my first seasonal Christmas pitch here at Thrifty Momma’s Tips. So, I knew it was time to get thinking about holiday gift guides and considering what I want that to look like this year. I have done these for a few years now and readers enjoy them so today I am launching my 2016 Holiday Gift Guide with a call for submissions. For those who read this blog – you will soon be able to visit and check out all the trending toys for kids and tweens and teens. There might…

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    family - Food

    Fresh Family Meals From Chef’s Plate

    September 12, 2016 - By 

    There’s no Mom, or Dad for that matter, who isn’t familiar with the dinner hour panic that goes a little something like this. Work all day, busy putting out fires, then suddenly you look at the clock and realize it’s 4:30 or 5 p.m. and you didn’t plan dinner. You didn’t thaw any meat or protein and you have nothing planned. Around here that’s a regular kind of feeling and it’s not much fun. So when Chef’s Plate contacted me with some fresh family meal ideas delivered straight to my home I was excited to check the service out. There are…

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    Bus Safety for Parents and Kids #BTS

    September 7, 2016 - By 

    Bus safety is something both parents and children need to be cognizant of. As we get back in to the school year, there will be lots of bus trips. Many of our kids will take the bus to and from school every day. There will be field trips. There will be parental chaperones on those trips. That’s why it’s important for both kids and parents to recognize how important bus safety is. Bus Safety Tips for Both Parents and Their Children As a parent, bus safety concerns me. Buses are gigantic, massive vehicles and they transport children every day. It’s…

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    family - parenting

    Social Media Issues – How Ontario Teachers Navigate the Waters

    September 4, 2016 - By 

    Social media issues can be challenging. It’s a field that is in a constant state of flux. Facebook changes its algorithm. Twitter offers a new feed. One network wanes while another jets off into the stratosphere. And just when you think you have it all figured out, suddenly your high schooler comes home talking about some new chat service that nobody over the age of 20 has EVER heard of before. Social media issues can be a real danger to both children and the teachers responsible for their education. Teachers are the people who spend 5 to 6 hours a day with…

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    family - Food

    20 Gluten Free After School Snacks

    September 1, 2016 - By 

    Can you believe it’s almost time for school to start again? What happened to summer?! It went by way too fast. But now that we are prepping for the kids to go back to school, one thing we need to think about is after school snacks. If you’re looking for snack ideas that are gluten free, for medical reasons or personal preference then you’ve come to the right place. I have a great round up of gluten free after school snacks right here. Gluten free after school snacks: There are many reasons to be gluten free. Maybe your children are…

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    family - homes

    Fall Home Essentials for a Healthy Start #ChurchandDwight

    August 30, 2016 - By 

    Back to school time is here which means it’s also almost fall. I’m sure by now you have thought of the notebooks and backpacks and back to school supplies. But there are a few other things I like to stock now too. Things are about to get crazy, so it’s time to prepare your family and your home with a few Fall Home Essentials. Kid’s schedules start to get nuts right about now which means the Mom and Dad Taxi is about to be overrun with requests. Busy, plus cold and flu season, plus extra laundry due to the extracurriculars…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    How To Find a Pet Friendly Hotel #travel

    August 30, 2016 - By 

    If you plan to travel with your pet, one of the most important things you can do is research a pet friendly hotel from the start. Don’t get stuck. The last thing you want is to set out on a road trip and  find yourself unable to locate a place to stay that allows pets. The bad news is extra fees for pets can be high. The good news is there are many resorts, airlines and hotel chains that now have pet friendly accommodations. You will want to research and find the best hotel for your situation and then book your room…

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    family - Giveaways - Health - parenting

    Playing Sports – Leveling the Field for Girls #PlayOnCA #Giveaways $60 ARV

    August 29, 2016 - By 

    My kids are both athletic young women. Staying physically active, playing sports and striving to do your best – well, that’s something we take to heart as a family. Whether it’s swimming, martial arts or track and field, sports matter to the health of both boys and girls. When kids get out on the field or the court, they learn teamwork, develop a better work ethic, get into better shape, and boost their self confidence. Unfortunately, girls are at a serious disadvantage when it comes to playing sports. With less opportunities and less variety, girls often have to take what…

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    Parenting

    10 Back to School Crafts

    August 23, 2016 - By 

    Are your kids excited about going back to school? Are you hopping around the house not too subtly singing: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Whether they are thrilled or not, here are some great back to school crafts to get them in the mood for back to school! Get Them Geared Up Back to school can be a happy time for many people. Some kids miss school the moment they are out of that routine. Frankly, I look forward to the break. When my one daughter was younger she would play school all year round, which kind…